Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 11, 2020

The Tails of Comet NEOWISE

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2020 is “The Tails of Comet NEOWISE,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Miloslav Druckmuller ( Brno University of Technology )). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) is now sweeping through northern skies . Its developing tails stretch some six degrees across this telescopic field of view , recorded from Brno, Czech Republic before daybreak on July 10.”

— APOD editors, July 11, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 11, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Miloslav Druckmuller ( Brno University of Technology )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 11, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-11-the-tails-of-comet-neowise

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